Much Forensic Evidence Consists of Very Small Samples And Sensitive Analytical Techniques Are Required

Forensic Chemistry > Much Forensic Evidence Consists of Very Small Samples And Sensitive Analytical Techniques Are Required

Much forensic evidence consists of very small samples and sensitive analytical techniques are required

Students learn to:

• explain what is meant by the destructive testing of material and explain why this may be a problem in forensic investigations
• identify, outline and assess the value of the following techniques in the analysis of small samples:
  – gas-liquid chromatography
  – high performance liquid chromatography
• outline how a mass spectrometer operates and clarify its use for forensic chemists

Students:

• analyse and present information from secondary sources to discuss the ways in which analytical techniques may provide evidence about samples

Extract from Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (Amended October 2002). © 2009, Board of Studies NSW.